THE SERVANT’S APRON KNOWS THAT A PERFECTLY ROASTED TURKEY, HAM OR OTHER MEAT IS MORE THAN JUST A HOLIDAY CENTER PIECE ; STILL , THESE TRADITIONAL OFFERINGS CANNOT STAND ALONE. COMPLETE THE BOUNTY OF YOUR TABLE WITH SUMPTUOUS SIDES. THE … Continue reading
Living Bread Radio Blog
Have You Ever Wondered? #8
Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” All of the blogs in this series have begun with and continue to ask the big questions, Did you ever wonder, “Who am I?” … Continue reading
To be upset, or not to be… that was the question…
Awhile back, Chris and I traveled to Knoxville to attend a friend’s wedding. Normally, when we’re getting ready for a trip, things get a little tense. The anxiety of planning, packing, and getting on the road within the right time-frame … Continue reading
Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life … Continue reading
Flowers for Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces
There’s something irresistible about flowers to my young children. I notice it the moment they can walk: they aim for the dandelions and, wobbling, grasp the stem in their chubby hands. Their first reaction, bloom in hand, is to hand … Continue reading
How To Be a Long Distance Godparent
John Paul is my only godchild (so far), but I’ve never actually met him. Kristen’s life took her to Minnesota, mine has taken me to Georgia, and neither of us is rolling in the dough which means that visits are … Continue reading
A Lenten Meal Zesty Veggie Chili
Once again A Servant’s Apron visits to walk with you through the Lenten journey with meal ideas. Meatless meals can be hearty, made simply, and with interesting twists – but most of all can result In leaner grocery bills, and … Continue reading
The Curé d’Ars on Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament
Today we welcome the newest member of our guest bloggers. They are called Big C Catholics. Saint John Vianney, the Curé d’Ars, spent countless hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. He was completely devoted to Christ in the Eucharist … Continue reading
Consecrated Persons – Humans or Angels?
Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” In my last blog we explored God’s call to the Ordained Priesthood and reflected on the primary role of the ordained priest as capacitating the laity for their … Continue reading
Seven Spiritual Resolutions
And do this because you know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let … Continue reading